The Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work 

The Cert IV in Mental Health Peer work is a nationally recognised qualification delivered by Mental Health Victoria (MHV), in agreement with Wodonga TAFE.

This 12-month course provides peer workers with the fundamental skills to work effectively within an organisation and provides a framework for practice.

Eligibility

Please note this course differs from the Certificate IV in Mental Health, which is a course that is not provided by Mental Health Victoria. Those enrolled in the Peer Work qualification are required to be working in the field to be eligible for this course. 

If a student is volunteering in the industry or has been accepted into the Peer Cadet Program initiative, then they would also be eligible for the course through Mental Health Victoria and Wodonga TAFE.

Next steps

Please complete the following section to express your interest in participating in this course. We will email you with course updates and notify you once this course is scheduled to commence, and give you first priority to register for a place. Your expression of interest helps us to plan the dates and locations for this upcoming course.

 

Program Duration & Delivery

The Certificate IV Mental Health Peer Work is delivered over 12 months and consists of face-to-face workshops via zoom once per month, plus weekly learning support sessions. 

Program Outline & Structure

The following modules are competed over the 12-month program: 

CHCLEG001: Work legally and ethically

CHCPWK004/005: Work effectively in consumer/carer mental health peer work

CHCPWK001: Apply peer work practices in the mental health sector

CHCPRP003: Reflect on and improve own professional practice

CHCPWK003: Apply lived experience in mental health peer work

CHCMHS003: Provide recovery-oriented MH services

CHCGRP002: Plan and conduct group activities

CHCMHS010: Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity

CHCMHS008/CHCADV002: Promote and facilitate self-advocacy/Provide advocacy and representation services

CHCMHS011 - Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing

CHCMHS007 - Work effectively in trauma informed care

CHCPWK002 - Contribute to the continuous improvement of mental health services
for consumers and carers

HLTWHS001 - Participate in WHS

CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people

 

We look forward to receiving your EOI. Please note this is the only way to submit interest in the course and to get contact details in MHV's database for the CERT IV.